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Regional retail destination LuLu Hypermarket Qatar is celebrating India’s 77th Republic Day with the launch of ‘India Utsav’, a vibrant cultural and retail festival showcasing the richness, diversity, and excellence of India across its hypermarkets in Qatar.The festival features an extensive range of Indian food products, spices, authentic regional cuisines, traditional ethnic apparel, handicrafts, and speciality products, offering customers an immersive experience of India’s cultural and manufacturing heritage.'India Utsav' also highlights India’s growing strength in innovation, quality manufacturing, and traditional craftsmanship, appealing to both citizens and expatriate communities.**media[409198]**Organised annually by LuLu Group for over two decades across all its operating regions, the 10-day festival is held to commemorate India’s Republic Day. This year’s 'India Utsav' promotion will run until February 2, 2026.The festival was officially inaugurated by Indian ambassador Vipul at LuLu Hypermarket, Al Gharafa, in the presence of LuLu Group Global director Dr Mohamed Althaf, Qatari dignitaries, guests, representatives of Indian community organisations, senior officials of LuLu Group, and a large gathering from the Indian and expatriate communities.As part of the celebration, LuLu hypermarkets are featuring a wide selection of Indian products, including organic and speciality items sourced from various regions of India.With over 5,000 Indian-origin products imported by LuLu Group — spanning FMCG items, private label ranges, fresh fruits and vegetables, packaged foods, household essentials, kitchenware, and traditional garments — India remains an integral part of LuLu’s year-round retail offering across the region.**media[409199]**As a key highlight of this year’s celebrations, LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has curated over 100 district-specific products from across India under the Government of India’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. The initiative aims to provide a high-visibility global platform for artisans, MSMEs, and small-scale producers, in line with the vision of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote balanced regional development.The special ODOP selection showcases unique products representing individual districts, including Kannauj attar, ceramics, metal and brassware crafts, wooden handicrafts, carpets, Banarasi silk sarees, brass urulis, and indigenous food heritage products. From Kerala, the renowned Aranmula mirror and Mannar brass uruli stand out as major highlights of the festival.Addressing the gathering, the ambassador said: “India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, and it is a privilege to mark this important occasion here in Qatar. I sincerely thank the leadership and people of Qatar for their generosity and continued support for the Indian community, which contributes actively to this beautiful country through its work, businesses, and services.”He said, “I am especially pleased to be here at LuLu, a name that makes Indians proud not only in Qatar but across the world. LuLu has built a remarkable global enterprise while consistently bringing high-quality products from India to international markets. Through initiatives such as 'India Utsav,' organised on our national days, LuLu beautifully showcases India’s culture, traditions, and products, and I thank the Lulu Group for their strong and continued support.”Vipul also said, “India and Qatar share deep cultural connections — from Karak chai and biryani to textiles and traditional products — and LuLu plays an important role in bringing these shared traditions together under one roof.”**media[409200]**The ambassador said Republic Day is also a celebration of India’s Constitution, founded on the values of liberty, justice, equality, and fraternity, which continue to guide India’s progress. He noted that India is among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, recording growth of around 7.5 to 8%, with significant advances in development, science, technology, and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.He further highlighted the strong and growing partnership between India and Qatar, noting that following the State Visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to India in 2025, bilateral ties were elevated to a strategic partnership. High-level exchanges have since continued, including the visit of India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, during which the launch of the UPI at LuLu underscored the expanding economic and technological co-operation between the two countries.“On this Republic Day, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the leadership and people of Qatar for their continued support to the Indian community,” Vipul added.The 'India Utsav' campaign underscores LuLu Group’s continued commitment to strengthening trade linkages, promoting cultural exchange, and bringing authentic products from India to shoppers across the region through its extensive retail network.The celebrations were further enriched by vibrant cultural performances by students of Podar Pearl School, whose presentations added colour, energy, and youthful vibrancy to the event, reinforcing the cultural spirit of 'India Utsav' and deepening people-to-people connections between India and Qatar. 

India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector.The LVM3-M6 rocket launched the US-built AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into low-Earth orbit.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it was the "heaviest payload to be launched from Indian soil".The launch is a boost for India's ambitious low-cost space programme, with plans for an uncrewed orbital mission and human spaceflight in the coming years.The satellite, weighing 6,100 kilograms (13,448 pounds), was launched on a modified version of a rocket that India plans to use for its future space missions.India is vying for a larger slice of the booming commercial satellite business as phone, internet and other companies seek expanded and more high-end communications.Modi said the launch marked "a proud milestone in India's space journey"."It strengthens India's heavy-lift launch capability and reinforces our growing role in the global commercial launch market," he said in a statement.Earlier this year, ISRO launched the CMS-03 communication satellite, which weighs about 4,410 kilograms.For these heavy launches, India has deployed an upgraded version of the rocket it used to send an unmanned craft to the Moon in August 2023.The world's most populous nation has flexed its spacefaring ambitions in the last decade with its space programme growing considerably, and rivalling the achievements of established powers at a much cheaper price tag.It has said it plans to launch an uncrewed orbital mission before its first human spaceflight in 2027.Modi has also announced plans to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040.

His Excellency Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar Vipul and Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar Igor Marara Kayinamura.During the two meetings, bilateral relations between Qatar and both India and Rwanda were reviewed, particularly those related to parliamentary relations, and ways to strengthen them.

Athwif Abdulla (Grade XI G) of MES Indian School represented the Central Board of Secondary Education in the 69th National School Games in athletics under-19 category, from November 26 to 30, in Haryana, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India. Competing in 100m, he was awarded the 'High Priority Certificate', an honour officially endorsed by the Government of India, reserved for athletes demonstrating excellence and sportsmanship at the national level. He was coached by Steeson K Mathew. 

At least 23 people were killed after a fire broke out at an entertainment venue in India's Goa state, according to state officials.The blaze erupted shortly after midnight in the Arpora area of North Goa. Authorities said several tourists were among the victims, though most of those who died were staff members.The Press Trust of India quoted local police as saying the fire was triggered by a gas cylinder explosion and has since been extinguished.Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the state government has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and to assess whether fire safety norms and building regulations were followed.Western coastal state of Goa is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, known for its sandy beaches.  

At least 175 IndiGo flights were cancelled early on Thursday in India as chaos at key airports worsened, after stringent government regulations on crew safety norms threw roster planning at the country's largest airline into disarray.The disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded for three days now. IndiGo, which has a domestic market share of more than 60%, on Wednesday cancelled at least 150 flights across major cities.On Thursday, 73 flights were cancelled at Bengaluru airport, its spokesperson said. Around 30 were cancelled in Delhi, and 68 in Hyderabad, according to airport sources.The airline did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday, but has said this week the cancellations were due to various factors including stricter flight duty time limits introduced by India's aviation regulator to tackle pilot fatigue.The Federation of Indian Pilots said IndiGo was not able to make timely roster adjustments and plan its schedule properly ahead of a November 1 implementation date that increased rest periods and introduced some restrictions on night flying.The crisis is a major setback for the two-decade-old airline that built its reputation on being punctual, coining the tagline "IndiGo Standard Time" when it shut plane gates well before departure time.The airline's statement on Wednesday said it was making "calibrated adjustments" to its schedules for the next two days.

The investigation into Air India flight 171, the Boeing 787-8 that crashed shortly after departing Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, is now as much about process and credibility as it is about causation. What began as a technical inquiry into a catastrophic loss of thrust on both engines has widened into a dispute between investigators, fuelled by restricted access to evidence, competing interpretations of flight data, and the political sensitivities that surround both Boeing and India’s aviation ambitions.The underlying sequence remains stark. The aircraft departed normally, climbed through its initial altitude, and within seconds both engines lost thrust after fuel-control switches moved from RUN to CUTOFF. On the 787, these switches are guarded. They require a deliberate, physical movement. There is no known failure mode in which both move simultaneously without human action. The aircraft then descended and impacted a residential area, killing more than 250 people, including several on the ground. One passenger survived.Those facts create a narrow and highly sensitive investigative space. They do not yet answer why the switches moved, but they constrain the set of plausible explanations. This is where the divergence between the United States and India has become pronounced.Investigators from the United States — involved due to Boeing’s role as the aircraft manufacturer — have signalled concern that the data captured on the flight recorders does not align with a mechanical or software malfunction. Their position has not been expressed through press conferences, but through quiet, consistent briefings that suggest no corroborating evidence of engine-system anomalies. These interpretations do not amount to a final conclusion, but they have shaped the US delegation’s insistence on full, unimpeded access to wreckage, components, and documentation.Indian authorities have taken a different path, emphasising the need for further reconstruction work, simulation, and component testing before attributing causation. They have not endorsed any theory that points to deliberate cockpit action and remain cautious about drawing inference solely from the switch movement. Their communication has been deliberate, careful, and constrained — a reflection of the wider context in which this investigation takes place.India is expanding its aviation sector at a pace unmatched anywhere in the world. Air India is undergoing one of the largest fleet renewals in modern aviation history, rebuilding its long-haul network and projecting itself as a global carrier. A finding that attributes a major crash to pilot action, whether intentional or the result of procedural deviation, would carry significant domestic consequences. Questions would surface around training culture, oversight, and systemic resilience at a moment when the country is positioning itself as a future aerospace hub. That reality means every word from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the AAIB is shaped by reputational and political pressures, even if unintentionally.The friction between the two investigating states has sharpened because of how evidence has been handled. Several points of tension are now publicly known: Access to high-value cockpit debris was restricted at certain stages; some items were moved before every investigative party had documented them; and there was early resistance to transferring the flight recorders to a laboratory typically used for complex international investigations. None of these issues necessarily imply intent, but each undermines confidence in procedural exactness. Aviation investigations rely on chain-of-custody standards that leave no room for ambiguity. Once those standards are questioned, even briefly, interpretations become harder to reconcile.That difficulty is heightened because the stakes for Boeing are significant. If the crash is attributed to a mechanical or software malfunction, the consequences would ripple across the global 787 fleet. Airlines operating the aircraft would face the prospect of inspections, potential operational limits, and regulatory intervention at a time when long-haul capacity worldwide is already tight. Boeing, still working to rebuild trust after a decade of scrutiny, would face another cycle of political, commercial, and financial pressure. The United States, as the state of design, is highly sensitive to misattribution — especially when the available data points toward the cockpit.For India, the stakes sit elsewhere. A determination of intentional crew action would not only be an operational crisis for Air India but would also trigger political scrutiny at home. It would open questions about the recruitment, screening, and oversight of pilots at a time when growth, not introspection, dominates the national aviation discourse. India is in the middle of transforming its carriers, modernising airports, and reshaping airspace structures. A finding of deliberate pilot action would require a recalibration of that narrative at a moment when the country is seeking global recognition as a rising aviation power.This is why the two sides are approaching the same data from different vantage points. Both are operating within their mandates; both are responding to pressures that extend beyond the wreckage itself. The result is an investigation that is technically complex, diplomatically sensitive, and unusually exposed to public interpretation.None of this alters the core requirement: The investigation must produce a conclusion that withstands scrutiny and can be trusted internationally. Whether the ultimate cause is human action, mechanical failure, or a combination, the credibility of the outcome will depend on the openness of the remaining process. That includes full access for all accredited parties, transparent handling of the flight recorders, and clear explanations for any anomalies in evidence management.History offers reminders of how difficult that can be. The early phases of investigations into Air France 447, Germanwings 9525, and the Lion Air and Ethiopian 737 Max crashes were marked by disagreements between states, regulators, or manufacturers. Yet those investigations ultimately converged on findings that were broadly accepted because the process remained anchored in international co-operation and rigorous documentation.Air India 171 has reached a point where those same principles must guide the next steps. The families of the victims deserve clarity grounded in evidence, not geopolitics. The global flying public deserves the assurance that the investigative process meets the standards that aviation safety depends on. Airlines, regulators, and manufacturers need conclusions they can act upon, not a fractured narrative shaped by national sensitivities.This investigation will define more than the cause of one crash. It will influence how India is perceived as a rapidly expanding aviation nation, how Boeing’s long-haul fleet is evaluated globally, and how states co-operate when commercial and political interests intersect. The facts of the accident are already clear. The challenge now is ensuring that whatever conclusion follows is reached through a process that commands trust beyond national borders.In aviation, the truth matters not only for what happened, but for what comes next.The author is an aviation analyst. X handle: @AlexInAir. 

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has called for a “post-mortem” into India Test cricket after their aura of home invincibility was blown away by a second series whitewash in 12 months. South Africa inflicted a record 408-run defeat on India in the second Test on Wednesday to take the series 2-0. It was India’s fifth defeat in their last seven home Tests dating back just over a year to New Zealand’s 3-0 sweep. “You need to do a thorough post-mortem as to areas that you need to strengthen at the Test level,” Gavaskar told TV channel India Today. “Bring in an outside perspective.” “Take Ravi Shastri, Rahul Dravid – your two earlier coaches. Take Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar. Sit with them and formulate for the next five years what Indian cricket should be doing.” Head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under severe criticism for constantly changing the batting order. But Gavaskar defended Gambhir, saying the players had to take responsibility. “He’s a coach,” said Gavaskar. “The coach can prepare a team. But it’s out there in the middle that the players have to deliver. “If you’re not prepared to give him credit for the Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup win, then please tell me why you want to blame him for the team out there on that 22-yard strip not doing well,” Gavaskar added. India’s batting flopped in the series with their first innings total of 201 in Guwahati their best against an inspired South Africa spin attack led by Simon Harmer. The hosts lost the opening Test inside three days in Kolkata and in the second match mustered only 140, chasing a mammoth 549 target on day five.“There was an aura around the Indian team when playing in India. You can see it disappearing in the distance,” veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle wrote on X. Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik said: “Teams used to be scared of coming to India to play Test cricket. Now they must be licking their lips. “A second whitewash in a span of 12 months. These are tough times for India in Test cricket, and tough decisions might have to be taken.” India last month registered a home 2-0 series sweep against a depleted West Indies after drawing 2-2 in England in captain Shubman Gill’s first series in charge after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. 

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years Wednesday. World Test champions South Africa bowled out a dismal India for 140 in a mammoth chase of 549 on day five in Guwahati for a 2-0 Test sweep. It is India’s biggest defeat at home by runs and a fifth loss in seven home Tests, having been whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand last year. Despite being the reigning world champions, few expected South Africa to dominate India in the way they did – winning the series opener in Kolkata inside three days before beating the hosts by 408 runs in the first-ever Test at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. “It’s massive,” Bavuma said at the presentation ceremony. “These are the type of things that we’re working towards and dreaming of. It’s not every day where you get to think that you can come to India and walk away with a two-nil series win. “I think what makes it sweeter for some of us within the group is the fact that we’ve been on the other side of the result. We’ve had dark days, and we know how tough it can be. I think for this group of gentlemen, again, another incredible achievement.” South Africa’s first Test series victory in India in 25 years looks even more special as it was achieved without pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who missed both tests with a rib injury. South Africa came prepared for spin-friendly wickets in India. Their spinner Simon Harmer was judged player-of-the-series for his haul of 17 wickets, including six in India’s second innings in Guwahati. “I think there’s a big shift in our mindset in terms of what we want to do when we’re out there on the field of play,” Bavuma said. “I think our preparation is something that we’ve really upped. I think guys go out there quite clear on their roles and what we’re trying to do.” Off-spinner Harmer, 36, returned figures of 6-37 as South Africa clinched a Test series in India for only the second time, the first in 2000 under Hansie Cronje. Ravindra Jadeja resisted with 54 before Keshav Maharaj had him stumped and the spinner soon got the final wicket of Mohammed Siraj, with Marco Jansen pulling off a stunning catch in the deep. India lost the opening Test in Kolkata inside three on a pitch with uneven bounce before South Africa once again beat the hosts in their own game of spin on a batting-friendly track. The visitors declared their second innings on 260-5 on day four to hand India a record chase but the hosts batting once again failed and they never threatened to get close. India rode their luck early in the day when Jansen had Sai Sudharsan caught behind but the delivery was declared a no-ball after the bowler overstepped. The batter was on four. In the next over another overnight batter Kuldeep Yadav survived a reprieve on four when Aiden Markram dropped him at first slip off Harmer. But the relief was short-lived for India as a relentless Harmer soon bowled Kuldeep for five for the first wicket of the day. The off-spinner then dismissed Dhruv Jurel, for two, three balls later and soon sent back skipper Rishabh Pant for 13 as India slumped to 58-5. The batters fell like nine pins on a pitch where South Africa posted 489 after they elected to bat. India were bundled out for 201 to concede a first-innings lead of 288 but South Africa did not enforce the follow-on and decided to bat again. Left-arm quick Jansen returned figures of 6-48 in India’s first innings after the bowler hit a quickfire 93 with the bat. South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy led the batting charge with his 109, his maiden Test century. The defeat was India’s heaviest in terms of runs and stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant said they should not be complacent about home success. “They definitely played better cricket, but at the same time, in cricket you can’t take anything for granted,” said Pant, leading India in the absence of an injured Shubman Gill. “There are moments in the game where you need to capitalise as a team, as a batting unit. But as a team, we didn’t capitalise on those enough for a longer period of time, and that cost us the whole series.” BRIEF SCORES: South Africa 489 (Muthusamy 109, Jansen 93, Kuldeep 4-115) and 260 for 5 decl. (Stubbs 94, de Zorzi 49, Jadeja 4-62) beat India 201 (Jaiswal 58, Washington 48, Jansen 6-48) and 140 (Jadeja 54, Harmer 6-37)by 408 runs. 

His Excellency Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar, Vipul.During the meeting, they discussed media relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Doha will witness its marquee clash today as India ‘A’ takes on Pakistan ‘Shaheens’ at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium.This Group B fixture is a crucial determinant of the group winner, with both sides having started their campaigns with comprehensive victories on Friday.India ‘A’, captained by the experienced T20 specialist Jitesh Sharma, brings an intimidating batting lineup into the contest.Their opening win over the UAE was characterised by an astonishing display of power-hitting, anchored by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational 144 off just 42 balls, and Sharma’s blistering 83 not out.This performance saw India post a near-record 297/4, crushing the UAE by 148 runs.While the young team has showcased their devastating potential, the question remains whether they can maintain that same aggressive tempo against a far more skilled and disciplined Pakistan bowling unit on a pitch generally expected to be more balanced. Spinner Gurjapneet Singh and pacer Yash Thakur will be key to India’s bowling success.Standing against them are the Pakistan Shaheens, led by Irfan Khan. The Shaheens started with a dominant 40-run victory over Oman, where their performance was built on the all-round efforts of players like Maaz Sadaqat, who smashed 96 not out, and a strong collective bowling performance led by the pace of Ubaid Shah.Unlike India’s focus on top-order fireworks, Pakistan relies on a more balanced batting card and a bowling attack that features internationals like fast bowler Ahmed Daniyal and spinner Sufiyan Muqeem.Skipper Khan has stressed the importance of discipline, agreeing that a total of 160-170 is a par score for the venue, suggesting Pakistan will look to contain rather than compete in a free-for-all run fest.The battle for victory, however, will likely be won in the early overs today.Can the Shaheens’ pacers and experienced spinners breach the defence of the in-form Indian top three?Or will India’s batting powerhouses like Suryavanshi, Sharma, and Nehal Wadhera continue their onslaught? The team that adapts best to the pressure of this historic rivalry and executes a measured game plan — as opposed to relying solely on momentum — will secure the win and an almost guaranteed semi-final spot.The fifth match of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament will feature a crucial Group B battle between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman at the West End Park Stadium today.Both sides enter this fixture determined to secure their first points after suffering comprehensive defeats in their opening games on Friday.In the two matches played Saturday, Bangladesh ‘A’ beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets. Hong Kong scored 167 for the loss of 8 wickets batting first. In reply, Bangladesh reached 171/2 off 11 overs only, thus winning the game by 8 wickets (with 54 balls remaining).In the day’s second match, Afghanistan ‘A’ beat Sri Lanka ‘A’ by three wickets.Batting first, Sri Lanka A scored 170/9 in their 20 overs. In reply, defending champions Afghanistan scored 171/7 and ended the match with 1 delivery to spare.

Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third one day international Saturday, sending fans home happy after what are likely to be their final appearances in Australia in their country’s colours.Australia secured series honours with victories in the first two matches in Perth and Adelaide but India’s bowlers skittled the home side for 236 and the two former skippers got the tourists over the line with a partnership of 168 runs.“I’ve always loved coming here... and a nice way to finish getting that knock and getting that win as well,” said Rohit.“I don’t know if we’ll be coming back to Australia, but it was fun all these years that we played here. A lot of good memories, bad memories. But all in all, I’ll take the cricket that I played here.”Kohli, the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs behind Sachin Tendulkar, came out to join Sharma at the crease to a frenzied ovation from a big crowd that made the Sydney Cricket Ground feel more like it was located in New Delhi than New South Wales.Rohit had already combined with current skipper Shubman Gill (24) to cut 69 runs out of the chase but this was the “Ro-Ko” partnership the massed ranks of fans in blue shirts waving tricolour flags had come to see.The two thirtysomethings, who both now only play the 50-over game for India, duly delivered with assured shots and mature decision-making that frustrated then dispirited the Australian bowlers.Rohit smashed 13 fours and three sixes in his 33rd century in the format, reaching the milestone for the ninth time against Australia with a pushed drive down the ground for a single.Kohli, who had been dismissed for ducks in the previous two matches, brought up his 75th half-century to a huge roar with a single on one ball and Rohit locked in a 19th ODI century stand between the pair with another solitary run on the next delivery.“When we bat together ... even back in the day, we used to think, if we have a big partnership, the kind of strokes we can play, we can really take the game away from the opposition,” said Kohli.“The opposition also knew that if these guys are in for 20 overs together, any total is chaseable.”Rohit should have been caught on 108 after spooning a shot high into the night sky but was reprieved when Josh Hazlewood failed to get under it and finished 121 not out.Kohli got the winning runs by clipping a short ball off the face of his bat for a four down to third man.Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first at a venue where that decision had led to victory for the team concerned in the last nine ODIs.All of Australia’s top order got a start but only Matt Renshaw (56) managed to convert his innings into a half century, giving another boost to his hopes of reviving his long-stalled Test career in time for the Ashes.All-rounder Harshit Rana took 4-39 mopping up the Australian tail, curtailing the innings with the wickets of Cooper Connolly and Josh Hazlewood in the space of three balls.Kohli took the catch at long off to send back Connolly, having earlier whipped the crowd into another frenzy with a sharp hold at forward square to dismiss Matthew Short for 30 off the bowling of Washington Sundar.“We want to say thank you,” Kohli concluded.“We’ve loved coming to this country and playing in front of such big crowds. And we’ve played some of our best cricket here as well.”BRIEF SCORE:SIndia 237 for 1 (Rohit 121*, Kohli 74*) beat Australia 236 (Renshaw 56, Rana 4-39) by 9 wickets